ChatGPT subject to new European rules with multiple blind spots
The world's most popular chatbot is now subject to strict European regulation. However, classifying it as a search engine does not cover many of its key functions.
The European Union has classified ChatGPT as a "very large online search engine" under the Digital Services Act (DSA), imposing transparency and risk mitigation obligations on its developer, OpenAI. This classification comes with potential fines of up to 6% of OpenAI's annual global revenue for non-compliance. However, experts argue that this categorization is restrictive and does not fully address the chatbot's capabilities and risks, such as its potential impact on mental health, elections, and illicit content.
The EU's decision has raised questions about how to regulate AI-powered chatbots, which can be used in various ways, including as a search engine, companion, or therapist.
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